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Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary
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Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

Shore Excursion: Day Trip to Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

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8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$285 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Convenient outing to & from the cruise ship port in Izmir
  • Ancient ruins of the classical Mediterranean city of Ephesus
  • Site of Temple of Artemis, a Wonder of the Ancient World
  • Delicious lunch of authentic Turkish cuisine in Selçuk
  • Isa Bey Mosque & last home of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos

Activity location

    • Ephesus, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Izmir Port
    • Atatürk Cad.
    • 35480, Konak/İzmir, İzmir, Turkey

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$284.71 x 1 AdultAU$284.71

Total
Price is AU$284.71

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided shore excursion to Ephesus
  • What's includedWhat's included Entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from the cruise ship terminal in Izmir
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditional food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary. Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
  • This tour is a full-day shore excursion, departing from the cruise ship port in Izmir at 9 AM and returning to the cruise ship port at 6 PM.
  • You will be able to provide your cruise ship information (name, docking time, disembarkation time, and re-boarding time) to the tour operator after your booking is confirmed.

What you can expect

Soak up Turkey's religious heritage and ancient history on this full-day shore excursion from Izmir. Leave your cruise ship in the morning to visit the ruins and temples of Ephesus, savour a tasty Turkish lunch, and visit what's believed to be the last abode of the Virgin Mary before you're dropped back at port.

Depart from your cruise ship port in the morning and meet up with your guide for the drive through the countryside to Ephesus. Absorb the Greco-Roman history of this ancient city as you roam among ruined temples, still-standing columns, and stone streets where apostles once walked. Stroll down the great marble road, gaze out over the seats of the Odeon, snap photos of the well-preserved facade of the Library of Celsus, and stand where the Temple of Artemis—one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World—once stood.

From there, head to the historic city of Selçuk for a delicious lunch of authentic Turkish cuisine, and then continue on to see the Isa Bey Mosque, a 14th-century mosque that dates from the era of the Anatolian beyliks. Your final stop is at the House of the Virgin Mary, a shrine and chapel located on Mt. Koressos that's believed to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary. Write down an intention and tie it to the wishing wall, and step inside to see the room where Mary is believed to have slept. Afterwards, hop back in the vehicle for an early evening return to your cruise ship.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Individually wrapped food options available
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Location

Activity location

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    • Ephesus, Turkey

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIzmir Port
    • Atatürk Cad.
    • 35480, Konak/İzmir, İzmir, Turkey